Says U.S. has failed to uphold unspoken societal contract to protect each other fairly and justly; must stand against racism together
In a short address to faculty, staff and students on June 3, Yavapai Community College president Dr. Lisa Rhine asserted that as a society the United States has failed to uphold the unspoken societal contract to protect each other fairly and justly. She said that the community must take a stand against racism.
She also said that the College is taking immediate action to “re-examine our own practices and ensure we continue to implement policies, trainings, and accountabilities to protect our students, staff, and faculty of color.” She said that in “our roles as educators, researchers, professionals and community leaders, we must prepare those in our classrooms to participate vigorously in civic discourse and democracy.” Moreover, the “killings and mistreatment of citizens must stop.
You may view Dr. Rhine’s two-minute video statement on this issue below.